HOW TO RE-CENTRE YOUR MIND

Though mindfulness has been a very popular topic lately, very few are actually doing something about it. Reading articles about the subject is one thing, and acting on those articles is a whole other thing. For starters, with the latter you are able to see results, which is what happens when you take those tips seriously, deciding to use them for actual change instead of merely fantasising about them. And though this is yet another article on re-centring the mind, hopefully its simple approach will finally motivate you to adapt these changes for a better life. IDENTIFY YOUR EMOTIONSOf course this is something that can be explained more professionally by a clinical psychologist Gold Coast, but for now, remember it as having a grip on your emotions. What we tend to forget, is that our thoughts control our emotions, which in turn control how we feel and operate. So in order to achieve the final goal, you need to get to the root of the problem. Firstly, acknowledge your thoughts, accept their presence, and then identify the effect they have on your emotions. How does this particular thought make you feel? Is it necessary? And then look at how you can work through that emotion logically. FOCUS ON WHAT IS IMPORTANTAnother reason we tend to go off the rails, is our tendency to constantly exert our precious energy on things that do not need attention. By doing that, we are not only wasting our resources on something that is not even important, but are also forgetting to focus on what actually is. There are enough complications and issues on a daily basis that need your undivided presence, so re-direct your efforts there. Pay no heed to petty drama and problems that crop up around you on a daily basis. This includes office politics. Live as light as possible. RE-CONNECT WITH NATUREGiven how comfortable we are living in concrete jungles nowadays, it is not all that surprising we are not too familiar with nature anymore. Of course there are a few exceptions to this, as some people do impressively make it a point to head off on treks and camping escapades, but they are in the minority. Which should not be the case at all. In fact, Gold Coast counselling services confirm we should be making more of an effort to spend time outdoors. Re-connect with nature. Be at one with flora and fauna. It is not about ‘being a hippie’, but more about being human. ASK FOR HELPEach person’s mental capacity is different, so sometimes points like the above may not work as effectively. Sometimes, the problem might be deeper rooted than expected, which means professional help is advisable. Do not be afraid to ask for this help. Do not feel stigmatised or stereotyped in any way. If it helps, we are all crazy so there is actually nothing too out of place here! It is always better to be safe than sorry.